Building Control Surveyor

Job Description

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Building Control Surveyor to join its dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to play a vital part in ensuring that construction across the borough meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. You will be responsible for processing and scrutinising Building Regulation applications, carrying out detailed inspections of building works, and offering professional advice on a wide range of building control matters. The position also involves supporting the Local Authority in managing Dangerous Structures, which includes participation in out-of-hours response when required. We are looking for a candidate who is qualified to class 2A or above and who can bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgement, and a commitment to delivering an excellent service to residents, developers, and partners. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the safe and sustainable development of Harrow while working within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The successful candidate will have:

• An understanding of the Council's Equal Opportunity policy in relation to employment, and an awareness of the implications of that policy for this job.
• A detailed working knowledge of current Building Control practice procedures and legislation.
• A detailed working knowledge of more complex construction techniques.
• Ability to organise workload, to establish priorities for action, and to delegate duties in order to carry out the necessary work within statutory deadlines.
• Ability to prepare accurate and detailed reports on site inspections
• Ability to negotiate with applicants and developers in order to achieve compliance with statutory requirements
• Ability to present information, verbally and in writing on Building Regulations applications, and other matters in a manner which clearly demonstrates a thorough structured, logical, and orderly approach.
• Minimum two years working in a Building Control office with experience of checking applications and carrying out site inspections with limited supervision. Alternatively, no experience with a relevant qualification.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.

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